Sir Andrew Clark

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, ivory black, and white. Use small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to warm up skin tones and add subtle color variations.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the details too early in the painting process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.